Random Words on January 1st 2016

So I've been having a writing hiatus on this blog, not that I don't want to write but things happen in quick succession that you wonder what to even put on the blog.
Anyway tonight, with nothing in particular on my mind but a burning desire to update this blog, I open my laptop and let the thoughts flow into words.

Disappointing friendships and knowing your priorities

Wow. I'm back here again. Well, I did not keep my promise of coming here to write often. Anyway, its all good at least I'm here now. Right?
So what's been going on with me? A lot has happened within the space of 2 months. Seasons change and so do people.
I've learnt that the only person you can trust is yourself and probably your family. You see that friends forever thing? God help you.
Yes, in the past 2 months I've been disappointed by my friends. Not 1, not 2 but 3 of them. 3 among the people I call my inner circle. These are people you've had such a huge positive impact in their lives and all you expect is loyalty and understanding (respect) but what you get is a huge turnaround and everyone trying to play smart forgetting the originator of the game.

Wise Word For Those In Their 20s

So my very good friend and brother Akinyooye Azeez aka @LyricalSteam put this stuff up on Facebook and I've been willing to share it for a while.
This is a wise word for millennials or let me say young people in their 20s who have the privilege of working in this economy where getting a job is hard. Enjoy the piece.

On Adekunle Ayeni AKA Ayeni The Great

Adekunle Ayeni aka Ayeni the great. This is one guy I admire in the Nigerian new media/PR/advertising/entertainment industry.
Infact our stories are similar. We both studied Microbiology and have interests in the same kind of business/industries.

Self Evaluation Is The Way Forward For Me.

Well, I've never seen a great man who was satisfied with the status of things. Even the Aliko Dangote's of this world with all their wealth still strive hard to make more money even if its just to remain in the top ranks .
Maybe that's why I yearn for something better... because I'm not satisfied or I've not just found fulfillment yet.
This post is not even about money, its just about being entirely happy and having that feeling  of contentment.

My Startup Rant Series

Photo courtesy ayoalfonso's blog

So I know I've not been writing here as often as I should. You know how daily activities actually make you slow down on some things you planned to do initially. I hope to come back here more often so keep checking.
Anyway, I think I'll be starting a series called My startup rants. It's going to chronicle my journey of  building a successful startup in Nigeria.

Yaay! I'm Inbound certified

Yaaay!!!! I'm inbound certified. I just took my exam at the Hubspot academy and I'm glad to say I'm now a qualified inbound digital marketer. A step further in the digital marketing world. More laurels coming. Checkout my badge below....

On Marriage and partnerships

So I've been reading a lot about angels and venture capitalists outrightly acquiring or investing in some Nigerian tech startups (Truppr, Jobberman and most recently hotels.ng) and I got to think how these businesses were able to attract these really hard to find set of people to invest in businesses located in what many describe as an unpredictable territory (Nigeria, Africa) and of course the obvious answer pointed at the founders, the people behind these start ups. Those whose ideas became the million dollar internet businesses originating from Nigeria. The goals and visions they had and how they were able to bring them to life.

The Power Of People

There's nothing like a self made man!!! Yes I know you struggled to pay your school fees, start a business or to get that job. Listen...Everybody you've ever come across that has said either a kind or unkind word to you, encouraged you or discouraged you have in one way or the other contributed to what youve become today.

No matter what ýou aspire to become in life, it's people who will take you there. Therefore you must try to build quality relationships in every aspect of your life.
Personal life, professional life, social life. You'll need to learn how to converse right and know the art of selling/persuasion. Your ability to convince people to believe in you will go a long way to determine how far you go in life.

Talking about people, let me acknowledge some people who have one way or the other made me who I am today..

Procastination Is Really Bad

So for the past 2 years I've been thinking about releasing my own info product to the Nigerian market. After seeking advice from the likes of Patrick Ogidi, Desmond Nwosu, Jide Ogunsanya and a few other Nigerian internet marketers, I've decided to put it out there.
The product was supposed to go live on the 1st of May but I and my partner/developer just keep tweaking the product, making sure its perfect.

Welcome to the rantings, musings and inspiration

Hello,
So I'm on the road to achieving greatness. This is not for the fame. I'm just trying to take my life to that place of freedom- personal freedom, emotional freedom, financial freedom that place of happiness and a constant feeling of fulfillment. I know its not a destination but a journey and I'm prepared to enjoy every moment along the way.